C
Governor. No,
Messy 129
Date.
1877
29 Sept
Last previous Paper
No. 13820
(Subject.)
181
DESPATCH.
RECEIVED
17 NOV
1877
Aid to Indian Famine Relief Fund.
Forward copy of correspondence with Mr Keswick respecting, request authority to propose a Government grant.
For Tel
4820
Mr Meax.
Ans? no. 157. 29-11-77
(Minutes.)
The Govr telegraphed to him on the first of October!
But he had received it before the mail left Hong Kong.
Acknowledge & state that there is no sufficient need for making a Government grant in aid of Madras famine.
C.P.d. 19.11-77
This came while
Was still in circulation.
I send the papers to the Colonial Secretary for drafting to Hong Kong.
I've read the papers on famine relief.
I've sent the telegram to this despatch stating that I agree.
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